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USCIS Launches New Vetting Center to Enhance National Security Screening

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the creation of a new national vetting center aimed at strengthening America’s ability to identify and screen foreign nationals who may pose security risks. According to the announcement, the specialized unit will focus on detecting individuals involved in terrorism, serious crimes, fraud, or activities that could threaten public safety. USCIS states that the center will be equipped with advanced screening...

U.S. Updates Nonimmigrant Visa Rules: Applicants Must Apply in Country of Residence Starting September 2025

NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. government has announced a significant update to its nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application policy, requiring most applicants to apply...

USCIS to End Paper Fee Payments in 2025, Mandates Electronic Transactions for All Filing Fees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major change to how immigration application fees must be paid, eliminating paper payment options such...

Seattle Business Family Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against City Over Property Damage Claims

Seattle, WA – October 28, 2025:A Seattle business family has filed a $30 million lawsuit against the City of Seattle, claiming the city’s actions and negligence...
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USCIS Launches New Vetting Center to Enhance National Security Screening

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the creation of a new national vetting center aimed at strengthening America’s ability to...

U.S. Updates Nonimmigrant Visa Rules: Applicants Must Apply in Country of Residence Starting September 2025

NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. government has announced a significant update to its nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application policy, requiring most applicants...

USCIS to End Paper Fee Payments in 2025, Mandates Electronic Transactions for All Filing Fees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major change to how immigration application fees must be paid, eliminating paper payment...

Seattle Business Family Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against City Over Property Damage Claims

Seattle, WA – October 28, 2025:A Seattle business family has filed a $30 million lawsuit against the City of Seattle, claiming the city’s actions...

Supreme Court Declines to Review H-1B Spouse Work Permit Challenge

Date: October 14, 2025 Source: SupremeCourt.gov Docket No. 24-923 — Save Jobs USA v. Department of Homeland Security In a significant development for thousands of H-4...

USCIS Announces Results of Operation Twin Shield, a Major Immigration Fraud Crackdown

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),...

DHS Streamlines Filing Process for Agricultural Workers

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule, effective Oct. 2, 2025, to simplify and modernize the filing process for...

U.S. Department of Labor Moves to Crack Down on H-1B Visa Abuse

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a renewed push to investigate potential abuses of the H-1B visa program, a...

Germany Invites Indian Professionals Amid U.S. Visa Uncertainty

As the United States tightens its H1B visa policies under the Trump administration, Germany has issued an open call to Indian professionals to consider...

Enhanced Screening and Vetting: A New Era for Family-Based Petitions

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently published updated policy guidelines, signaling a more rigorous approach to the screening and vetting...

Enhanced Screening and Vetting: A New Era for Family-Based Petitions

(Written By: Harshita Prakash, Senior Legal Assistant/Immigration Professional at Malik Law PLLC) The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently published updated policy...

Green Card holders face new rules as the US cracks down on fraudulent family petitions

The USCIS has issued new policy guidance aimed at improving the vetting process for family-based immigrant visa petitions, impacting green card holders. (Reuters )Green...

US appeals court keeps bar on Los Angeles federal immigration arrests

A federal appeals court late on Friday affirmed a lower court's decision temporarily barring U.S. government agents from making immigration-related arrests in Los Angeles...

Canada resumes biometric collection services in Sudan

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to resume biometric collection services in Sudan. Biometric collection was...

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